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Fifty-five miles south of Huntsville and 50 miles north of Birmingham lies Cullman, a thriving community of 45,000 residents. A city of this size requires exceptional healthcare, accessible to all who call the region home. That’s where Cullman Regional Medical Center plays a critical role. As an independent, community-driven hospital, Cullman Regional is not only […]

On Saturday, the Governor’s Mansion in Montgomery was filled with excitement as Kay Ivey hosted the 6th Annual Magic Moments Easter Egg Roll. About 100 children, along with their families and guardians, gathered on the mansion’s lawn for a day of festive fun and community spirit. The highlight of the event was the Easter egg […]

Governor Kay Ivey is calling on all Alabamians to come together and celebrate as Birmingham prepares to host the 2025 World Police & Fire Games (WPFG) this summer. The highly anticipated international competition will take place from June 27 to July 6, bringing more than 8,500 first responders from over 70 countries to the Greater […]

Dear Citizens of Fairhope, As Chairman of the Alabama Public Library Service, I want to begin by expressing my deep appreciation for the important role that public libraries play in our communities. They are places of learning, imagination, and discovery for people of all ages—and they are vital to the intellectual and cultural growth of […]

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John Longshore flies solo while Barry travels with Troy baseball! John kicks it off by diving into the NCAA men’s championship game between Florida and Houston. Who is going to win it all? Florida delivered Auburn’s Final Four loss and John discusses the possibility of Bruce Pearl retiring. […]

The hero is Huntsville Fire & Rescue’s Jesse Kistler, the driver/engineer who raced to catch a toddler dropped to safety from a second-floor apartment window by her mother to escape billowing smoke and heat from a first-floor fire. Pick your favorite accolade for Kistler and then pick another one. Amazing. Spectacular. Inspiring. Awesome. It’s storybook […]

The Auburn Tigers’ historic basketball season ended earlier than Auburn fans hoped with a heartbreaking 79-73 defeat in the Final Four against the Florida Gators, who now advance to tonight’s national title game against the Houston Cougars. Auburn had control of the game after the first half, leading 46-38 in a dominant offensive effort, including […]

During a Sunday interview on Fox News, Sen. Tommy Tuberville praised President Trump’s decision on tariffs, noting the move will help protect Alabama’s catfish and shrimp industry. He cited the hardships the domestic producers are facing due to imports, particularly from Vietnam.  “You know, we’re going to have some short-term pain for long-term gain,” Tuberville […]

7. Auburn’s Johni Broome was obviously crushed by the Auburn Tigers’ 79-73 loss to the heroic and virtuous Florida Gators in the Final Four; he went scoreless in the final 15 minutes after there were fears that he was still suffering from injuries. Auburn’s 12 second-half turnovers and Florida’s clutch shooting played a role as well, […]

The first time N.L. Hart drove through the gate at Crooked Oaks, past stands of Japanese maples, a tranquil pond, and a wide-open, big-sky horse pasture, her mind raced with ideas for the property’s future. “I’d seen pictures, but getting into the building and looking around, I thought, ‘OK, this can be done. We can do […]

Reflections: Try A Little Kindness

The presidential campaign in 1976 was a bitter one, pitting the incumbent, Gerald R. Ford, against the challenger, Georgia Gov. Jimmy Carter. Ford was named vice president after the resignation of Spiro Agnew and became president after the resignation of Richard Nixon, making him our only unelected vice president and president. Within weeks of his […]

Sara Finkelstein started knowing and hearing the voice of God before she even understood that God is relational and an active part of our lives. Gifted in words of knowledge and the prophetic, Sara has followed God’s leading to Global Awakening. After attending the Global School of Supernatural Ministry, she permanently relocated to Pennsylvania to […]

Alabama Supreme Court holds oral arguments at UNA

The Alabama Supreme Court was called to order Wednesday morning inside the Guillot University Performance Center at the University of North Alabama. The court’s proceedings included oral arguments, which provided students, faculty, and staff with a chance to see the judiciary in action and learn more about Alabama’s court system. The case involved a Walker […]

Only one of the three Alabama culinary professionals nominated as semifinalists for the 2025 James Beard Foundation Awards is advancing to the finals. José Medina Camacho, founder and beverage director of Adiõs cocktail bar and Salud taqueria in Birmingham, is a finalist in the all-new category of Outstanding Professional in Beverage Service in the revered culinary honors. The James Beard Awards announced the […]

A recent report from the Washington Post attacking U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) is now drawing criticism for allegedly leaving out key pieces of information relating to anti-DOGE protestors in the Congressman’s home district. The article in question features interviews of supposed Republicans and Independents from the Fifth District lambasting Strong, accusing him of cowardice […]

Texas A&M hires Samford head coach Bucky McMillan

Per multiple sources, Samford men’s basketball head coach Bucky McMillan has been named the next coach at Texas A&M. He will replace former Aggie coach Buzz Williams, who left for Maryland. McMillan, 41, was hired by Samford on April 6, 2020 and has amassed a 99-52 record over five years in Homewood. Samford had posted […]

The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) marked a significant milestone on Thursday, graduating the largest class of correctional officers on record. The class consisted of 144 graduates who completed 10 consecutive weeks of training in order to earn the necessary certification and qualify as Correctional Officers. Prior to Graduation Day, Class 2025-01 was invited to […]

In response to a prolonged and severe drought, Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Rick Pate announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated 20 counties in Alabama as primary natural disaster areas. An additional 18 counties have been classified as contiguous disaster counties, bringing the total to 38 affected counties. The drought […]

As COVID-19 rampaged through the population, the pandemic created a demand for telehealth services. And Americans continue to rely on those services. In fact, last year, more than half of American patients utilized telehealth services. To highlight the importance of expanding access to those services, which he called a “lifeline,” U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville joined […]

Regions Bank on Wednesday announced the launch of a bank-wide volunteer initiative as part of its Financial Literacy Month celebration this April. Creating greater financial wellness is a key component of Regions’ community engagement strategy. And in the coming days and weeks, Regions will be organizing Share the Good financial wellness events across the company’s multi-state footprint, building on […]

Despite not being able to use decoys for the first 10 days of the season, Alabama turkey hunters continue to take far more birds during the first week of the season than any other week. “Opening day is opening day, no matter if it’s March 25 or April 25,” said Chuck Sykes, the Alabama Department […]

It’s been a special season for the Auburn Tigers. A year that has a chance to get even more special as they get set to play in just their second-ever Final Four game with a chance to advance to the national title game if they can defeat the Florida Gators on Saturday night. Head coach […]

The Auburn Tigers are set to take on the Florida Gators in just their second-ever Final Four game with a chance to advance to their first national title game in program history from San Antonio on Saturday night. After winning an SEC regular season title in the strongest year the conference as a whole has […]

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, Barry checks in live from Virginia with Troy baseball, while John holds down the fort at Stivers Ford in Montgomery! They dive right into Final Four matchups, the ongoing Braves losing streak, and the return of Auburn’s Big Cat recruiting weekend. The guys share insights on Auburn’s preparation […]